DSM-5 Update Review *NEW

Student will be introduced to the new format of the DSM-5 as well the reasoning behind changes and updates.

Major changes have been made to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in its 5th revision, particularly on alcohol and other substance-related disorders. The DSM-5 was published in 2013 after a twelve year process of revision. This course will review key changes to this important diagnostic tool, changes which include:

Combining the substance abuse and substance dependence disorders into one heading of substance use disorder

Requiring that at least 2 criteria be met for this diagnosis

Adding cannabis withdrawal and caffeine withdrawal as new disorders

The addition of a new Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders section